August 19 – November 9, 2019

An exploration of the diverse ethnic and religious identities that coexisted in the Ottoman Empire (ca. 1300-1922). Architecture, period photography, stamps, textiles, calligraphy, illustrated documents, and interactive displays bring to life this complex period in world history. There will be an evening reception on Friday, August 30, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and we hope you will join us!

The Museum is also pleased to announce new hours this fall: Monday-Friday 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:00 p.m., and Saturday hours from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Sundays. Admission is always FREE!

August 19 – November 9, 2019

Camera phones and social media have fueled a renaissance in portraiture. We are all now photographers and artists, with our friends, family, and pets serving as our inspiration. Whose creative genius is on display when you take a picture of your friend doing something great? This breakdown in authorship is particularly acute when artists depict other artists. This interactive exhibition places the visitor in the role of artist and influencer, drawing inspiration from both traditional and new portrait mediums. There will be an evening reception on Friday, August 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and we hope you will join us!

The Museum is pleased to announce new hours this fall: Monday-Friday 10:00 to 5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 8:00 p.m., and Saturday hours from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Museum will be closed on Sundays. Admission is always FREE!

Valgerdur Hauksdóttir is an Icelandic artist / printmaker from Reyjkavik. Over her distinguished career, she has served on the faculty of the Icelandic College of Art and Crafts, as the Head of Printmaking for the Iceland Art Academy, and as the founder / co-coordinator of PA&R (Printmaking, Art and Research), a co-operative and experimental printmaking program between five European art institutions. She is the founding director of the cultural education company VIA Ltd which conducts research into non-toxic and sustainable methods in fine art printmaking.

This event is free and open to the public, and parking is available to all visitors in the Call Street garage. The Museum will remain open until 8:00 p.m.

The Arts Work is an event that gives students and professionals a chance to network and build connections, especially for those who are looking for a job, career, and internship opportunities.

Come to the Museum Thursday, November 14th for an interactive evening with local sound designer Glenn Swan! Glenn has been recording and creating sound for over 25 years and recently, we invited him to create soundscape to accompany our current exhibition Elemental Iceland.

On Thursday, you can hear Glenn’s soundscape as you explore the exhibition, followed by a brief talk and live, hands-on demonstration. Glenn will take you behind the scenes into his career and process, then take the group back through the gallery to test sound & music in response to individual artworks. See art with your ears!

Parking available in the Call Street garage.

Have you been to MoFA’s new exhibit Elemental Iceland? Visitors on Saturday will have the opportunity to view and participate in a Viking combat demonstration led by Jason Tate and students from the School of Theatre from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Jason is a Visiting Professor in the School of Theatre, and is a certified instructor of stage combat with the Society of American Fight Directors and a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. All ages are welcome for this family friendly event.

Have you seen our exhibition Elemental Iceland? Works by Anna Þóra Karlsdóttir and Anna Gunnarsdóttir are created through the process of felting wool. Come learn about their works and create your own needle felted sheep!

We will have two sessions, the first starting at 1:00 p.m. and the second at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 16th. This is a free event! Just RSVP to albooth@fsu.edu with the session you want to attend to reserve your spot! Space is limited. No experience necessary.

This week MoFA will be hosting two screenings on Thursday, November 21 at 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday, November 23 at 1:00 p.m. of this powerful documentary:

An aging Icelandic sculptor living in America shows his unwavering devotion to the creative process in spite of the physical struggles he must face every day. A Force in Nature is a five-year chronicle of Jóhann Eyfells, who, at 96 years old, continues to create ambitious works of art. Through an exploration of his processes, breathtaking glimpses of his Icelandic roots, and a gathering of perspectives ranging from his closest friends to the family he left behind, this documentary reveals the forces that shaped Jóhann’s long life as a creative force. Directed by Hayden de Maisoneuve Yates.

Museum events are always free and open to the public!